Recipes for Dogs

Cheesy Sweet Potato Chews

Cheesy Sweet Potato Chews Slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds, sprinkle them with a little grated cheese, and bake until crispy. Done! They are great alternative to store-bought rawhide chews.

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Wash and peel 2 large sweet potatoes. If your dog prefers a softer chew, you can slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. For a chewier texture, cut them into long strips.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato slices or strips with olive oil to lightly coat them.
  4. Arrange the sweet potato pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours, flipping the pieces halfway through. The sweet potato chews should become dry and slightly crispy. You can adjust the cooking time to achieve the desired level of chewiness.
  6. While the sweet potato chews are still warm, sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over them. The residual heat will help the cheese melt and stick to the chews. Allow them to cool before serving to your dog.

Carrot Crunchies

Carrot Crunchies Grate a couple of carrots, combine them with whole wheat flour, a touch of parsley for freshness, and a tablespoon of honey. Bake until they’re nice and crunchy, and watch your furry friend munch away on these nutritious goodies. Done!

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of whole wheat flour with 1 cup of grated carrots.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup low-sodium chicken or ¼ cup vegetable broth, and 1 large egg.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. If the dough is too dry, you can add a little extra broth.
  5. Add ¼ cup rolled oats and ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (optional) to the dough for added flavor.
  6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  7. Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out shapes for your crunchies.
  8. Place the cutout crunchies on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until the crunchies are firm and lightly browned.
  10. Allow the Carrot Crunchies to cool before serving.

Chicken And Rice Balls

Chicken And Rice Balls Start by cooking chicken breast until it’s tender, then shred it into small pieces. Mix the shredded chicken with cooked rice, and for an extra burst of flavor, you can add a small amount of chicken broth. Shape the mixture into small balls and bake until they’re crispy on the outside. Done!

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of shredded chicken, 1 cup of cooked brown rice, ½ cup mashed sweet potatoes, and ¼ cup mashed peas.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional). Then add the egg mixture to the chicken and rice mixture and mix thoroughly.
  4. Gradually add ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth to the mixture, stirring until you have a moist, cohesive mixture.
  5. Begin forming the mixture into small, bite-sized balls. If the mixture is too wet, add ¼ cup oat flour (optional) a little at a time to help bind it.
  6. Place the formed balls on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the balls are firm and lightly browned.
  8. Allow the chicken and rice balls to cool before serving.

Apple Cinnamon Cookies

Apple Cinnamon Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of whole wheat flour, ½ cup finely chopped dried apples, and ½ cup ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg, 1/2 cup of applesauce, and 1 tablespoon of honey (optional).
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring to form a dough. If the dough is too dry, add water a little at a time until it comes together.
  5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. Use cookie cutters to cut out the desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. For the glaze, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of applesauce with a small amount of water until it has a glaze-like consistency. Brush the glaze over the cookies.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until the cookies are firm and lightly browned.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.

Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Peanut Butter Banana Bites Mash up a ripe banana, mix it with a spoonful of peanut butter, and add some oats for texture. Shape the mixture into small balls and freeze them. Done!

  1. Begin by mashing 2 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until they reach a smooth consistency.
  2. Add ½ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of honey to the mashed bananas. Mix the ingredients together until you have a uniform mixture.
  3. Stir in ½ cup old-fashioned oats to create a dough-like consistency. If you choose to include ¼ cup carrots and ¼ cup blueberries for added nutrition and flavor, fold them into the mixture at this point.
  4. Use a teaspoon or your hands to form small bite-sized portions of the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Place the baking sheet in a freezer for about 1-2 hours or until the bites are firm.
  6. Once the bites are frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer. These treats are meant to be served cold to provide a refreshing and soothing experience for your dog.